MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
Using a question and answer format, this page addresses the question: "What effect may crystallization have on the optical properties of a material?" Crystalline and amorphous solids are compared and contrasted; their properties are...
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
The question: "What would the triple point of water truly look like?" is discussed and explained. The phases of matter are described.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
The question "What is process called when gases go back to solids?" is discussed in detail. A comparison of the processes of sublimation, deposition and condensation is made.
University of California
Geometry Junkyard: Dissection Tiling
A great and very informative article about dissection tiling or tessellation.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Strain
Strain is defined and an equation is stated. Examples of material strain are given and the response of materials to strain is discussed. Includes links to related topics.
New York University
New York University: What Is Matter?
At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.
New York University
New York University: States of Water
Use this resource to learn about the three different phases of water; solid, liquid, and gas. What happens to water as it changes into a solid or gas? Includes short and easy to do activity.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Chemistry Is Crystal Clear
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan analyze crystal samples and generalize about the six basic shapes of crystals. The formation of crystals is illustrated through various...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Crystals I
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the properties of crystals. Includes a variety off hands-on activities. Great for stimulating an idea for a...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Crystals
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students study and model crystal patterns, properties, and structures. Utilizes real samples of crystals and styrofoam balls.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Weather
This lesson plan focuses on teaching students to distinguish among the evaporation, condensation,and precipitation phases of the water cycle.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Is the Matter?
Students will examine a solid, a liquid, and a gas to gather information and draw conclusions about the three states of matter.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Solids and Liquids Stations
A description of a lesson where students navigate through twelve stations on solids and liquids and record their observations in a booklet. The station topics are listed, but the recording booklet materials were purchased from...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Three States of Matter
In this Physical Science exploration activity, students explore the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. Student groups complete a chart with examples of each type of matter and its properties and then record their observations...
Other
University of Winnipeg Physics Dept: Deformation of Solids
This page from the University of Winnipeg Physics Department and the three pages which are linked to it describe the relationship between the strain and the stress experienced by a material. The elastic modulus is defined and an equation...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alloy
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Alloy," and then offers hyperlinks to special alloys. The information is very brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: States of Matter Quiz
A ten-question quiz to check knowledge about states of matter.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Make Some Zlime
Explore properties of matter by making a slimy substance out of cornstarch and water then noticing how it reacts to pressure.
Other
Polyhedra: The Five Platonic Solids
A brief site that includes some activities to understand the figures.
Other
States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Densities of Substances and Materials
As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to the densities of substances and materials. Included in the study are properties of solids, liquids and gases, and how density is...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram, and show how a substance changes from one phase to another. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Phase Changes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the phase changes that occur at the boiling, freezing, and melting points. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point."